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urgeons and staff are more likely to look for ways to be
cost-effective if they truly understand the costs involved in
a given procedure. So show them. When we laid out all the
consumables for a given procedure — and labeled each with its
price — that got their attention. The fact is, surgeons tend to have
favorite items, but their favorites aren't necessarily the most eco-
nomical or the best items. Often there are other, less expensive
items that work as well, if not better. With costs per case some-
times running higher than reimbursements, it's important for them
to realize that. Seeing it all in black and white helps motivate
everybody to keep costs in mind and to cut down on both extras
and waste.
Marc Chudow, RN
USF Morsani ASC
DOLLAR SIGNS When sur-
geons and staff see how
expensive supplies can be,
they tend to be more frugal.
INFORMED CHOICES
Show Them the Costs
Marc
Chudow,
RN
Tampa, Fla.
mchudow1@health.usf.edu
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